Description
Baked apple fritters offer the nostalgic flavor of classic apple pastries with a healthier twist. These soft, sweet treats are filled with juicy apples and finished with a vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and melted butter gently until well incorporated.
- Drop mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until golden brown and set.
- While fritters cool slightly, mix powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract to make glaze.
- Drizzle or dip warm fritters in glaze and let it set before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Drain any excess juice from apples to prevent soggy fritters.
- Gluten-free flour blend can be used as a substitute.
- Fritters can be frozen unglazed for up to 2 months.
- Reheat before glazing for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
